Niquitin CQ Mint Lozenges come in two strengths; this carton contains the 2 mg strength which is for smokers who smoke their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up.
The lozenges are part of a programme designed to support your wish to stop smoking. The programme contains 3 steps which you will need to follow, starting with Step 1, then Step 2, then Step 3. Using the lozenges at regular intervals gives your body the nicotine you need to help you stop smoking.
How to use: The lozenge is designed to be dissolved in the mouth, normally this takes about 30 minutes. Full instructions are given in the enclosed leaflet. Use the lozenges according to the following timetable, which is designed to gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use. Step1: weeks 1 to 6, Initial treatment period, 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours. Step 2 : weeks 7 to 9, Step sown treatment period, 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours, Step 3: weeks 10 to 12, step down treatment period, 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours. To help you stay smoke free over the next 12 weeks, take a lozenge in situations where you are strongly tempted to smoke .During Step 1 (weeks 1 to 6) use at least 9 lozenges a day. Before use, please read the further important information about the product on the side panel. You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from your pharmacist, doctor, a trained counsellor or a support programme. See leaflet for further information.
Also includes Mannitol (E 421), Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Calcium Polycarbophil, Sodium Carbonate, Aspartame (E 951), Magnesium Stearate and Spearmint Flavour. Each lozenge contains 15 mg of sodium.
Each lozenge contains 2 mg nicotine (as nicotine polacrilex11.1 mg).
Storage precautions: Do not store above 25°C. Keep lozenges in the carton in the blister strip. For professional advice on medicines consult your pharmacist. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use: if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients. If you suffer from phenylketonuria. The lozenges contain a source of phenylalanine which may be harmful to you. If you are a non-smoker. If you have serious heart disease or have had a recent stroke. Do not use with other nicotine-containing products. Do not use the lozenges unless you have stopped smoking completely. Niquitin CQ Mint Lozenges are not suitable for children or young adults under 18 years. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are under the care of your doctor or are receiving prescribed medicine, before using this medicine, if you are pregnant, or breast feeding, or trying to become pregnant. Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before using this product. Do not use more than one lozenge at a time. Do not use more than 15 lozenges per day. Do not eat or drink when you have a lozenge in your mouth.
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